SHISEIDO IBUKI Ready for Anything Skin Set Review

By Sassysweetstyle @ChaniaB

I appreciate the opportunity to review the following product from SHISEIDO via People StyleWatch Style Hunters.  All thoughts & opinions are my own.

When I received my acceptance into the People StyleWatch Style Hunters Community I was ECSTATIC!!

Almost immediately, they sent me this welcome gift to review.

SHISEIDO IBUKI Ready for Anything Skin Set $25

SHISEIDO IBUKI is a new skin care line that promises to build skin’s inner resistance for consistently beautiful skin now & for years to come.  Drawing inspiration from the Japanese word IBUKI {inner strength, renewal, resilient enough to endure & emerge beautiful} the Ready for Anything Skin Set uses exclusive technology to super-hydrate cells & enhance the skin’s resistance to harsh elements.

So did the line live up to the claims on my combination, super sensitive & fair skin?

I received a 2 week supply of the Gentle Cleanser, Softening Concentrate & Refining Moisturizer.

SHISEIDO IBUKI Gentle Cleanser $30 {full size}

Claims

“An extra gentle cleanser that lathers quickly into a rich foam to remove impurities and harmful excess sebum without stripping away skin’s essential moisture. Skin feels refreshed and silky-smooth to the touch”.

Pros

  • My first SHISEIDO experience.
  • Was excellent at removing makeup, especially waterproof mascara/eyeliner.
  • A little goes a long way, which makes the price tag a tad more bearable.

Cons

  • Dried my face out.
  • Left residue on my hands that transferred to my contacts.
  • Burned my eyes & nose because I wasn’t expecting such an intense lather.
  • I experienced irritation & breakouts after 1 use.  I used for several more days & the irritation became worse so I discontinued use.
  • Too perfumed for my taste.
  • Price tag.

Verdict

The cleanser reminded me of a drugstore brand I tried years ago {the name escapes me}.  I would not purchase & my husband will be using the remainder of the bottle. Sorry SHISEIDO!

SHISEIDO IBUKI Softening Concentrate $24 {full size}

Claims

“By supplying skin with generous moisture, this deep-infusion formula helps deliver immediately effective ingredients into the skin for a softer, smoother feel. Enhances the benefits of the skincare that follows”.

Pros

  • Replenished the moisture that the cleanser stripped away.
  • Removed any leftover dirt/oil/makeup that the cleanser left behind.
  • Lightly scented.
  • Worked well with my everyday cleanser that I had to resume using.
  • Did not irritate my skin.

Cons

  • I found myself using probably more product than necessary because it was more lotion like {a pump would be a nice feature on the full size; not sure how the bottle is designed}.
  • Price tag.

Verdict

I like the product but I don’t LOVE it enough to purchase with a $24 price tag &  being 1/3 of a skin care regimen.

SHISEIDO IBUKI Refining Moisturizer $45 {full size}

Claims

“This multi-action formula intensively corrects the appearance of unevenness such as visible pores, breakouts/ blemish marks and skin roughness. It renews the skin’s surface, revealing an incredibly smooth, uniform texture, while keeping skin hydrated all day long.”

Pros

  • The PERFECT moisturizer texture.  Not heavy, greasy or difficult to distribute.
  • Lightly scented.
  • My face looks & feel wonderful after using.
  • Makeup glides on & stays put for me.
  • Did not irritate my skin.

Cons

  • Since I my skin is intolerable of makeup with SPF, I have to use SPF in my daytime moisturizer.  I would only be able to use as a daytime moisturizer on days that I don’t leave the house because it does not contain SPF.
  • I did not notice any firming qualities of the moisturizer, which is starting to become more & more important for me.
  • Price Tag.
  • I prefer my moisturizer bottle to have a pump.

Verdict

I’m still on the fence about purchasing for myself.  However, if you can tolerate makeup with SPF I would recommend this moisturizer.  It feels amazing!

Other Products in the SHISEIDO IBUKI line.

SHISEIDO IBUKI Refining Moisturizer Enriched $45

SHISEIDO IBUKI Eye Correcting Cream $40


SHISEIDO IBUKI Protective Moisturizer SPF 18 $45

SHISEIDO IBUKI Purifying Cleanser $30

Have you tried the SHISEIDO IBUKI line?

What are your favorite SHISEIDO products?

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